Jonathan Dowling | Safety

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Dowling (6-foot-3, 190) spent two seasons with the Hilltoppers after transferring from Florida, posting eight forced fumbles and nine interceptions across his sophomore and junior years. A long, plus-sized safety with range, Dowling has 33 1/8-inch arms and ran 4.52 at the Combine with a 33 1/2-inch vertical. Dowling is making a leap in competition coming out of the Sun Belt, but has starting-caliber tools and can function at either safety spot. He has a good chance at cracking the Raiders' 53-man roster. Sat, May 10, 2014 06:45:00 PM

There's a "distinct possibility" the Saints will use a late-round pick on Western Kentucky's Jonathan Dowling if they decide to take a S, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

They view Dowling "as the perfect compliment to Kenny Vaccaro," writes Pauline. Dowling has a great frame -- he goes 6-foot-3, 198-pounds -- but the Hilltopper, a Florida transfer, has plenty of questions surrounding him, as NFL Media draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki wrote in February: "Talks too much and shows off-putting body language. Questionable mental toughness. Character, maturity and coachability should be looked into." The former four-star recruit was a first-team All-Sun Belt selection last season. Wed, May 7, 2014 09:03:00 PM

Western Kentucky S Jonathan Dowling isn't as good as he thinks he is, writes NFL Media draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki.

"Talks too much and shows off-putting body language," Nawrocki wrote. "Questionable mental toughness. Character, maturity and coachability should be looked into." Dowling, a Florida transfer, declared for the draft after his junior campaign. The former four-star recruit was a first-team All-Sun Belt selection last season. Dowling has nice range and can make plays on the ball in the air. The 6-foot-3, 198-pounder played two seasons with the Hilltoppers. Mon, Feb 17, 2014 08:59:00 PM

Dowling, a Florida transfer, was a first team All-Sun Belt selection this season. A former four-star recruit, Dowling has nice range and can make plays on the ball in the air. The 6-foot-3, 198-pounder played two seasons with the Hilltoppers. Fri, Dec 13, 2013 07:48:00 PM

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There's a "distinct possibility" the Saints will use a late-round pick on Western Kentucky's Jonathan Dowling if they decide to take a S, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

They view Dowling "as the perfect compliment to Kenny Vaccaro," writes Pauline. Dowling has a great frame -- he goes 6-foot-3, 198-pounds -- but the Hilltopper, a Florida transfer, has plenty of questions surrounding him, as NFL Media draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki wrote in February: "Talks too much and shows off-putting body language. Questionable mental toughness. Character, maturity and coachability should be looked into." The former four-star recruit was a first-team All-Sun Belt selection last season.

Western Kentucky S Jonathan Dowling isn't as good as he thinks he is, writes NFL Media draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki.

"Talks too much and shows off-putting body language," Nawrocki wrote. "Questionable mental toughness. Character, maturity and coachability should be looked into." Dowling, a Florida transfer, declared for the draft after his junior campaign. The former four-star recruit was a first-team All-Sun Belt selection last season. Dowling has nice range and can make plays on the ball in the air. The 6-foot-3, 198-pounder played two seasons with the Hilltoppers.

Dowling, a Florida transfer, was a first team All-Sun Belt selection this season. A former four-star recruit, Dowling has nice range and can make plays on the ball in the air. The 6-foot-3, 198-pounder played two seasons with the Hilltoppers.

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl notes to keep an eye on Western Kentucky junior S Jonathan Dowling during the 2013 season.

Dowling is a "playmaker in coverage (with) range and excellent ball skills," Weidl tweeted. "Big time game (versus) Kentucky." The former Florida Gator was a big part of the school's recruiting class in 2010, but made his presence felt during his first season with the Hilltoppers in 2012. Dowling was suspended for a game last season after a hit was classified as a "flagrant and dangerous act."

The Sun Belt Conference has suspended sophomore S Jonathan Dowling for one game after a hit that was classified as a "flagrant and dangerous act."

He was ejected from the game against Southern Miss for the hit and will miss the entire contest against Arkansas State. Dowling is a Florida transfer and he currently is tied for the most interceptions in the FBS with four.